defaultOption
(string, default: undefined): Fallback image style when no avatar exists. Options: '404' (return HTTP 404 error instead of image), 'mp' (mystery person silhouette), 'identicon' (geometric pattern), 'monsterid' (generated monster), 'wavatar' (generated face), 'retro' (8-bit style), 'robohash' (robot)
How to use it
defaultOption is exposed by the MCP Server Gravatar Remote MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the defaultOption tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
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(string): An Avatar Identifier (see Identifier Types section)
A transparent PNG image
(string): The email address associated with the Gravatar profile. Can be any valid email format - the system will automatically normalize and hash the email for lookup.
(boolean, default: undefined): When true, always returns the default image instead of the user's avatar. Useful for testing default options or ensuring consistent placeholder images.
A geometric pattern based on an email hash
A generated 'monster' with different colors, faces, etc
(mystery-person) A simple, cartoon-style silhouetted outline of a person
(string): A Profile Identifier (see Identifier Types section)
(string, default: undefined): Maximum content rating to display. 'G' (general audiences), 'PG' (parental guidance), 'R' (restricted), 'X' (explicit). If user's avatar exceeds this rating, the default image is shown instead.
Awesome generated, 8-bit arcade-style pixelated faces
A generated robot with different colors, faces, etc
(number, default: undefined): Desired avatar size in pixels (1-2048). Images are square, so this sets both width and height. Common sizes: 80 (default web), 200 (high-res web), 512 (large displays).
Generated faces with differing features and backgrounds